Kindergarten Teaching Team

Kindergarten Teachers at HBCPK must meet requirements set by the Division of Licensing, Va as well as the requirements set by our accrediting body, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). K Teachers must be CPR/First Aid trained, have been background and fingerprint checked, comply with I-9 requirements and complete the following courses: Child Abuse and Neglect, Daily Health Observations, and Blood borne pathogens, plus attain 16 hours of professional development in Education or like course work, workshops or conferences annually. For our accreditation status, K teachers must obtain an ACSI Educator's Credential by submitting their college transcripts/degree, completing Principles and Practices or Early Childhood Education or Philosophy of Christian Education, attend Bible study, be a professing growing Christian attending their place of worship on a regular basis. Our Kindergarten teachers are degreed teachers.

Ashley parker

Mrs Ashley Parker moves from young 5’s class in Preschool to Kindergarten, where she used to be pre-Covid. She changing themes to Bear Cubs- for a bear-y good school year ahead! Ashley is married with 4 daughters who have previously attended HBCPK. Mrs. Parker graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Child Development and then went on to George Mason for her Masters and teaching credential. She has her certification from ACSI as an early childhood educator. The Parkers attend Park Valley Church, where she has been active in the Early Childhood ministry. Her favorite verse is 1st Corinthians 13:13- the greatest of these is love! Ashley loves crafts, reading, Pilates, and spending time with family and friends. You will find her calm and sweet spirit so perfect for teaching children!

KeRRY Wolfe

Mrs. Kerry Wolfe teaches the Fox Class in Kindergarten. She originally was a Pre K teacher for us, then went on to run her own daycare business (using Abeka Curriculum like we do). After that she was a Kindergarten Assistant teacher at a local elementary school, and she begins her 3rd year teaching Kindergarten here. Kerry is married with two grown children, and a dog named Jack. She attends Park Valley Church. Mrs. Wolfe is a graduate of Marymount University with a degree in Psychology, heavy emphasis on Education. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:14- “I can do all things through Christ, who strenthens me”. She spends her spare time gardening, dabbling with interior design, scrapbooking, enjoying the beach AND running her dog treat business! She makes pupcakes and all kinds of nutritious goodies for puppies called Woof Bakery! Mrs. Wolfe has a calm loving atmosphere in her classroom- she is patient and loves seeing the light click on when students ‘get it’- so rewarding! She has 20 years of teaching experience- and looks forward to loving and teaching the fox den kiddos this year!

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Heidi Evans

Mrs. Heidi Evans begins her 10th year at HBCPK. She has spent many years as the school’s Pee Wee Fitness and Musical Moves lead teacher, as well as assisting in Pre K and the three-year-old classes. She is in her 4th year of Kindergarten Assisting! Mrs. Evans is married with 2 daughters (alumni grads- HBCPK) and she attends Gainesville United Methodist Church.  She is the proud mama to her Goldendoodle named Mildred (Millie)! She is a graduate of The Ohio State University(go Buckeyes!) with her major in Child and Family Studies. She has served in past years as a Child Development Center Director. Heidi is bubbly, energetic and loves being with children and helping them learn and grow into faithful Christ-followers and become successful students! You’ll find her helping with carline arrivals/departures, assisting with learning stations, art, the international luncheon and field trips.

Sarah Severino

Mrs. Sarah Severino returns for her 4th year, as our Kindergarten to assist on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. She is an elementary teacher by trade and education/degree- a graduate of University of South Florida. Sarah is married with 4 boys- and is active in their school and sport activities. The Severino family includes hubby John and 4 boys, and 2 cats! They attend Holy Trinity Catholic Church and her favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31- if God is for us, who can be against us? Sarah enjoys reading, decorating her house, and mostly watching her boys play sports! She loves the honesty of young children and is excited to meet and work with all the Kindergarten students this year!